Australia Batsman Phil Hughes Dies br Australian Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition after being struck on the head by a short-pitched ball. br The 25-year-old batsman is in hospital in Sydney after collapsing during a first-class domestic match. br After Hughes underwent scans on Wednesday, team doctor Peter Brukner said: "Phillip's condition is unchanged and he remains critical." br Cricket Australia (CA) also confirmed that the current round of Sheffield Shield matches has been abandoned. br Hughes was carried off on a stretcher after a delivery from New South Wales bowler Sean Abbott struck him on the head, missing his helmet.